You’ve probably heard this one a few times before: Research suggests that exercise is linked to a longer life. What’s more surprising is that a tiny amount of activity could have a noticeable effect, ...

Exercise offers major health benefits regardless of whether people track their progress by minutes or steps, according to a new study published Monday that could push aside a longstanding debate among ...

A new study suggests that both step and time-based exercise targets are equally useful in protecting against early death and cardiovascular disease. In the age of smartwatches, monitoring step counts ...

Many people measure their physical activity by the amount of time they spend exercising, but new research makes a case that counting steps is similarly beneficial. Meeting fitness goals measured by ...

Daunted by the concept of 10,000 steps? Not to worry, a new study finds that 7,000 might be enough for a host of important health benefits. From cancer to heart disease, the risk of a host of chronic ...

Previous guidance recommended people walk at least 10,000 steps a day. A new study suggests that walking just 4,000 steps a day, rather than the more widely recommended 10,000 steps a day, could be ...